What are the responsibilities and job description for the Architectural Estimator position at SitelogIQ?
SitelogIQ is a rapidly growing energy and facility services company with a deep market footprint and history of success. We provide planning, design, and management solutions for organizations who want efficient and sustainable building environments that are healthier and safer for their occupants. We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including medical and dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and the ability to add value to an exciting mission!
Working a hybrid arrangement out of either Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, or Philadelphia office, our Architectural Estimator will be responsible for preparing comprehensive and accurate cost estimates for materials, labor and equipment for both at-risk and construction management projects. Work alongside our talented team of designers, development engineers, in-house mechanical and electrical estimators.
Architectural Estimator Responsibilities:
- Completing building surveys to determine deficiencies. Acquiring pertinent building information from the facilities department.
- Providing programmatic and conceptual estimating based upon early development project information; this will include early cost per sq ft information on building size, student capacity, typical addition vs renovation construction costs.
- Creating conceptual budgets based on building audits, program information, project parameters or partially completed drawings; for work required, but not shown, at early stages of project development
- Preparing quantity surveys and cost estimates for all architectural trades; which requires complete knowledge of material, labor, subcontractor and equipment costs
- Lead design meetings and create meeting minutes.
- Lead the designers, development engineers, in-house mechanical and electrical estimators as the project documents develop.
- Creating and managing the pre-construction schedule
- Providing estimates with increasing level of detail based upon design information provided and within schedule requirements.
- Provide constructability reviews with corrective measures. This includes coordination between architectural and MEP documents.
- Evaluating building systems (foundations, structural, building envelope) and finishes for cost effectiveness and constructability.
- Providing Scope of Work descriptions for subcontractor bidding.
- Developing Division 1 contract documents
- Lead the bidding process: Calling contractors, answering questions, conducting the pre-bid meeting, lead the addendum process.
- Conducting scope review meetings with contractors leading to successful contract agreement
Architectural Estimator Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in construction or related field preferred
- 5 years’ building construction estimating experience
- Comprehensive knowledge and first-hand experience of building materials, building systems, the construction marketplace and associated costs
- Knowledge of the local subcontracting community and vendors who supply building products
- Conceptual estimating skills and a knowledge of SQFT costs in the public bid market.
- Excellent organizational skills, time management and ability to prioritize
- Proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft Office Excel and Word, Bluebeam, Timberline Estimating, On Screen Take-off and Procore.
- Good communication and leadership skills to be successful in a team-oriented, collaborative work environment
No Agencies, please
Benefits
We offer a highly competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Disability and life insurance
- 401K
- Flex time off
- 12 paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Opportunities to drive our DE&I efforts by joining our affinity groups, Veterans and Allies Leadership Organization or Women Inspiring & Strengthening Everyone
- Opportunities to give back to our local communities through organized events or fundraisers
More About SitelogIQ
At SitelogIQ, we’re focused on creating a great environment for our team first so that it is more energizing and rewarding to focus on creating a great customer experience. That’s what we call a win-win.
We partner with clients in K-12, higher ed, government, healthcare, multifamily housing, and industry to optimize energy efficiency, improve indoor air quality, address lighting, and improve the customer experience. With offices across the country, it’s rewarding to make a difference in the communities where our teammates live and work.
SitelogIQ is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.
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